Urban Ministry Training Materials
Urban Ministry Training Materials
Social Class | Ethnic Identity | Social Healing | Intervarsity Materials | Black Campus Ministries Materials | Urban Youth Workers Institute Materials
Webcasts on Social Class |
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Reconciliation Across Social Classes (Overview presented at CCDA)
Andrew Sears What is social class and class identity and how does it add an additional layer to our call into the work of reconciliation? What is classism and how does it affect our communities and the Christian Church? Has classism caused urban White poverty to be overlooked? This presentation discusses these questions from personal stories and experience as well as research from the field. (Click here to download PowerPoint Slides) |
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Classism in the Church (Part 2) |
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Class and Urban White Poverty (Part 3) |
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Class Reconciliation (Part 4) |
Documents for Urban Ministry Training |
| Ethnic Identity Development Process for Christians
This document provides a framework for reconciliation across race, class and culture by explaining how the ethnic identity development process can be used to not only bring social justice, but to also bring social healing.
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| A Framework for Social Healing
This material provides an introduction to a vision of “Social Healing” as a way to transform ourselves, our churches and our society to address injustice and bring the Gospel to our communities and the world. |
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Urban Ministry Training Materials from Recognized National Christian Ministries |
| A Multi-Ethnic Ministry Framework
Paul Sorrentino This is a reflection on factors that have been helpful and not helpful in developing a multiethnic fellowship at Amherst College. It was presented at a Black Campus Ministry training in Boston.
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| Biblical and Theological Perspectives of Urban Ministry of Reconciliation
Jack Kooyman A brief overview of some key Biblical passages and theological perspectives that support and provide guidance for urban ministries working for reconciliation. |
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| In Search of Identity: An Asian American Christian Perspective
James Choung A Word-document version of a PowerPoint presentation (available separately) which highlights a biblical view of multiethnicity, emphasizing the need for both ethnic-identity formation as well as cross-cultural connections -- unity in diversity. Also gives Biblical and practical arguments for ethnic-specific ministries.
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| Justice Curriculum: Liberation Style
Scott Roberts 10 Week Curriculum exploring Justice, Oppression and Salvation from a Latin American Liberation Standpoint |
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| Let the Walls Come Down
James Choung This paper looks at the beginnings of the Pentecostal movement, particularly through the leadership of a black pastor named William Seymour. Through his example, there is a strong call to racial reconciliation, even as early as at the turn of the 20th century!
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National Conference 2005 Materials
Listen to inspiring talks from leaders that seek to empower the black community from the Atlanta 2005 conference
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| Urban Youth Workers Institute
Download workshop content from one of the nation's leading urban youth ministries
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| Emmanuel Gospel Center
Access the rich urban ministry library of the Emmanuel Gospel Center. A ministry in Boston that provides resources to nurture urban ministries and encourages ministry in urban and ethnic communities.
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